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UCLA alum and current New Orleans Saints tight end Moliki Matavao faces a new wave of uncertainty entering minicamp. Incumbent starting quarterback Derek Carr wasn't expected to be ready for the start of the season, but he was expected to return at some point in the 2025 season.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 3

UCLA's Moliki Matavao May Have to Elevate Saints' Alleged 'Busts'

Former UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao may be called upon early to lift a New Orleans Saints offense seemingly devoid of talent. Matavao was one of several

Grading Saints' Selection of UCLA's Moliki Matavao

We're grading each UCLA Bruin selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Grades will be based on whether the situation the player is going to is set up to get the most out of said Bruin.

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

How Sports Illustrated Graded UCLA's Matavao, Saints Draft

UCLA's Moliki Matavao is moving from Westwood for Bourbon Street after being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

Bruins' Matavao Drafted in Tail End of Final Round

Former UCLA star tight end Moliki Matavao was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round (248th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.

College Football News / Canal Street Chronicles / April 26

Saints select UCLA TE Moliki Matavao at No. 248 in the 2025 NFL Draft

New Orleans adds some talent to the offense. The New Orleans Saints have selected UCLA TE Moliki Matavao at No. 248 in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

2025 NFL Draft Profile: TE Moliki Matavao, UCLA

Moliki Matavao finally found his footing at the collegiate level after transferring to UCLA as a sophomore. His final two seasons helped him develop as a receiver but there are still areas in his game that need improvement.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 1

How UCLA's Moliki Matavao NFL Combine Compared

Day 3 of NFL Combine testing featured defensive backs and tight ends, including former UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao. Matavao had a decent showing. His 4.81-second 40-yard dash time ranked 10th among tight ends.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 28

EXCLUSIVE: Matavao Says Foster Will Take UCLA to Big Things

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Perhaps the most intriguing tight end prospect in the NFL Draft, Moliki Matavao, has made himself some money since his career at UCLA came to a close.

Would UCLA's Moliki Matavao Be a Good Fit for the Dallas Cowboys?

It could be argued that no Bruin has done more to up their draft stock since the end of the regular season than UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao. His performance at the Senior Bowl has made many take a deeper look at the prospect as he flashed his underrated hands in Mobile, Alabama.

UCLA Bruins News / The 33rd Team / February 18

Moliki Matavao 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For UCLA Bruins TE

Height: 6052 (verified) Weight: 265lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Adam Trautman UCLA Bruins tight end Moliki Matavao is a likable player who enjoyed a breakout in the passing game in 2024.

College Football News / LAFB Network / February 1, 2025

UCLA Bruins TE Moliki Matavao Impresses At The 2025 Senior Bowl

UCLA Bruins tight end Moliki Matavao made a significant impact at the 2025 Senior Bowl, showcasing his physical attributes to NFL scouts and coaches. His size at 6-foot-6 and 263 pounds, combined with his agility, made him stand out during practice sessions.

NFL News / LAFB Network / January 31, 2025

Report: Los Angeles Chargers Interested In Elite Senior Bowl Tight End

The Los Angeles Chargers have wrapped one season-long grind, but another one is just getting underway. Between now and the end of April, the Chargers will need to have the majority of their roster figured out.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 31, 2025

UCLA's Moliki Matavao Made Money Moves at the Senior Bowl

Moliki Matavao's journey to the Reese's Senior Bowl is not for the faint of heart. The 6-6, 263-pound tight end from Henderson, Nevada was a consensus four-star recruit coming out of high school and at one point was considered one of the best tight ends in the nation.

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College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 31, 2025

2025 Senior Bowl: Biggest Risers, Fallers At This Year's Event

The 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl has seen its week of practices come to a close. There is no shortage of prospects who should leave this week feeling like they helped their outlook for the 2025 NFL Draft, although some players have done exceptionally well this week to change the perception and narrative of who they are as prospects.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / January 30, 2025

Los Angeles Rams met with top Senior Bowl tight end, per LAFB reporting

The Los Angeles Rams have wrapped one season-long grind, but another one is just getting underway. Between now and the end of April, the Rams will need to have the majority of their roster figured out.

College Football News / LAFB Network / December 2, 2024

UCLA Bruins Bright Spot Is NFL’s Next Great Tight End

As the UCLA Bruins navigated a challenging 2024 season, one constant emerged in tight end Moliki Matavao. The senior delivered steady production and leadership, culminating in a career-best performance in the Bruins’ 20-13 victory over Fresno State in the season finale.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1, 2024

Bruins Senior Turns in Best Performance in Final Career Game

The UCLA Bruins (5-7) found a way to a season-ending win over Fresno State on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl on senior day. It was a memorable game for all seniors, but tight end Moliki Matavao had the best game of his career.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 29, 2024

2 UCLA Players With Most to Gain Against Fresno State

The UCLA Bruins are looking to put this horrendous 2024 campaign out of its misery this Saturday when they host the Fresno State Bulldogs in the season finale.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23, 2024

UCLA Senior Tight End Having Career Year

As UCLA heads into its showdown with rival USC, Bruins senior tight end Moliki Matavao has had the best year of his collegiate career and looks to continue to put up strong numbers in the final two games.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 17, 2024

UCLA's Unheralded Star Making Serious NFL Draft Case

The UCLA Bruins saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Friday, as they fell to the Washington Huskies by a score of 31-19. While it was an ugly loss by a UCLA squad that has struggled offensively for most of the season, there were a couple of notable performances on the evening.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 10, 2024

UCLA Football: Bruins Tight End Added to John Mackey Award Watchlist

Ahead of the 2024 season, UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao was added to the John Mackey Award Watch List on Friday. The accolade is annually awarded to the nation's top tight end and is voted on by the John Mackey Award Selection Committee.